Stetson Outdoor Adventure Recreation (SOAR)

Stetson Outdoor Adventure Recreation offers a variety of programs, events and trips throughout the year designed to provide students with safe and meaningful outdoor opportunities that will enhance their college experience. Below are the adventure trips for the upcoming semester.

In order to sign up for the trips, please email wellnessandrec@stetson.edu and include the trip title in the subject line of your email. Spots will be secured once payment has been made.

Want to stay updated on current and upcoming trips? Join the SOAR Mailing List to receive emails about the latest trips!

Jan 27, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21 | Longwood, FL

Description: Spend the day getting a unique physical workout by indoor rock climbing. Rock climbing tests a person's strength as well as their problem-solving skills as they follow specific routes set by the center. Come join SOAR for a day of fun climbing and testing your limits.

Feb 10 | Blue Springs State Park

Description: Get a jump on the Valentine's celebration and bring your boo on a kayak adventure they'll never forget. Spend the day on the crystal clear water enjoying the sun and beautiful scenery of Blue Springs State Park. A "boo" is not required to attend this trip, participate solo and meet new friends or bring a friend of your own.

Mar 5-9 | Blue Ridge, GA

Description: Join SOAR as we venture up to the Blue Ridge Mountains for many hiking adventures. The Blue Ridge Mountains are an adventurers dream featuring many scenic views and opportunities to experience nature at it's finest. Spend the daytime out exploring various mountainous terrains of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trails, and Smokey Mountains. Previous hiking experience not required.

Apr 28 | TBD

Description: We are still fine-tuning the details of this trip. Join SOAR as we take advantage of the beautiful Florida weather and kayak one of the many beautiful waterways in Florida.

SOAR Difficulty Rating: Moderate

Cost: $15 per person

Included in Cost: Transportation, kayak, staff guide.

Adventure Education

Adventure education is experiential learning that engages the learner physically, emotionally and mentally. It encourages exploration, appropriate risk-taking and play. Unknown and unpredictable outcomes foster a sense of adventure, fun, laughter and learning! These events must be approved at least two weeks before the requested training date(s).